Jack Doohan is headed to the grid in Formula 1 subsequent 12 months!

The 21-12 months-previous Australian driver has been promoted from the reserve workforce to the primary lineup for BWT Alpine F1 Team in 2025, it was introduced on Friday (August 23).

Jack might be becoming a member of Pierre Gasly, who prolonged his contract by 2025 and past, as he replaces Esteban Ocon, who introduced his exit on the finish of the 2024 season.

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“A truly surreal feeling to secure my future with Alpine as a Formula 1 Driver for 2025. A dream come true, but something that could not have been obtained without many personal sacrifices from me and family. An opportunity I intend to grab with two hands and leave no stone unturned both on and off the track. Most importantly, I can’t thank the entire BWT Alpine F1 Team enough for this opportunity ” Jack shared on Instagram.

“We are very excited to promote Jack into the race seat from next season and, in doing so, giving him the opportunity to showcase his skill and talent in Formula 1,” newly appointed Team Principal Oliver Oakes shared in a press release. “Jack will become the first driver to graduate from the Alpine Academy into a race driver position with the team, so that is exceptionally pleasing for the team and its young driver pathway.”

“Personally, I have worked with Jack back in 2019 and I am fully aware of his raw talent and potential. He is a very hard worker behind the scenes and his commitment is hugely valued by the entire team,” he continued. “Alongside Pierre, we have a well-balanced driver line-up with a good combination between youthful energy, experience, and pure speed.”

“We look forward to working with both Jack and Pierre in order to keep developing the car and bring the team up the grid.”

Jack has labored his manner up the Formula circuits over the previous few years, after beginning in Formula 4 on the age of 15. In 2020, he moved up to Formula 3, and in 2021, he was promoted to Formula 2, changing Richard Verschoor within the final two races.

His Formula 1 profession began in 2017 as a part of the Red Bull Junior Team, earlier than leaving their academy after his 2021 season and becoming a member of the Alpine Academy in 2022.

In 2023, he joined the BWT Alpine F1 Team as their reserve driver, the place he has been since.